State researchers are still gathering data, but from all indications, this year may not be record-breaking, but it has been a banner year for sea turtle nesting.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission researchers still are gathering reports on sea turtle nesting throughout the state, but indications from 26 selected “index beaches” are that this year saw high numbers of loggerhead, green and leatherback sea turtle nests.

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